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De Funiak Spring, FL

De Funiak Spring, FL.

Population: 19,746 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in De Funiak Spring, FL is $230,172 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $245,000 after a median 91 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,738/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,172

Typical home value

-0.3%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$230,172
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+109.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$239,573
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$245,000
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+8.9%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
105
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
110
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
140 days
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,738/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,123/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,041/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,464/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
WALTON HIGH SCHOOL, MAUDE SAUNDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EMERALD COAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MOSSY HEAD SCHOOL, WALTON INITIATIVE FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION (WISE)

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
65.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,709

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Melanie's Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bob Sikes Airport (CEW) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ANDALUSIA HEALTH, MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,165 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
11.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.4%
Median annual property tax
$557
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,215
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,399

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

De Funiak SpringState medianUS median
Typical home value$230,172$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$245,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market91 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,738/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$557$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in De Funiak Spring, FL?
$230,172.
What is the median sale price in De Funiak Spring, FL?
$245,000.
How long do homes take to sell in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Typical rent: $1,738/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, tornado.
Is De Funiak Spring, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within De Funiak Spring, FL. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near De Funiak Spring, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve De Funiak Spring, FL?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is De Funiak Spring, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in De Funiak Spring, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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